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The wonderful world of Zoe is what I hope to share with you all here on my blog. Life isn't always easy, but then that's the case whoever you are. But no matter what each day brings I always try to start and end it with a smile - to look back and know I controlled my day, the day didn't control me!

Wednesday, 8 February 2012

WOYWW 140 - I'm getting good at this!

Morning!

Well it was an early wake up for me this morning - my son woke me at 4am to say there was something happening the back of our terraced houses. I looked out to see thick smoke, sparks flying and an orange glow. Yes, there was a fire - one of the neighbour's cars 7 doors down was on fire, possibly deliberately caused! Fire men were on the scene quickly, as the fire was threatening to spread through the wooden fences and sheds that surround that area. Thankfully no one was hurt. There is a lot of damage, but it's only cars, fences and sheds at the end of the day.

I'm so tired so may be slower in getting around to you all but I promise I will do so!

Okay my desk, it's at the mid project stage, I even resisted the urge to throw away the wipe and dirty kitchen roll to show you I do make a mess...well only a bit! I'm like this anyway, everything has it's place....lol

This is how I left it last night, and so this is what greeted me this morning. My first job after taking the pics though was to throw away the dirty wipe and kitchen roll! My dad is going to be 60 next week so I wanted to create a special card for him. I've already chosen the cottage from the Sheena Douglas stamp range. I had the idea to stamp onto acetate an over laying effect, but I'm not so sure I like it, so I make re-think. I may even be brave and do some masking perhaps putting some flowers from the paint fusion range in the foreground of the cottage. I'm going to use tones of greys, colouring with my fabulous Spectrum Noirs, then just add a splash of colour. Not decided what yet!

Those of you who have visited me over the last weeks will know about my button collection...well you'll now see I have 3 jars on my desk. Many of you suggested Ikea but my nearest is in Bristol, and I rarely visit the town centre, the only time I go to Bristol is for the football! My parents are keen chutney and sauce lovers so mum is saving her jars for my buttons. A bit of recycling!

Hope you all enjoy today, I shall be popping by your desks over the next few days. If you are wondering what am I going about pop over to Julia's blog , our fabulous host to see and start nosing for yourself!

Hi, what a super desk today with lots of stamping, I see you have the rock a blocks, I haven't tried these. They fire would be a shock, it's only fences etc but it's upsetting when it happens. Have a great Wednesday, Laura

Nice drawing Zoe (or stamping). I collect buttons too. So many fun things you can do with them. Thanks for visiting my blog. I'm following on yours here. Hope you'll follow on mine as well.Cheers,Coleen, an American in Ukrainewww.vintageterrace2.blogspot.com

Not seen those markers before - I have Copics and Pro-markers - so interested to see what you do with your images. Love the steampunk balloon one.We go down to Bristol every couple of months as my StepD lives there, quite near the Bristol Rovers ground as well (Muller Road), in fact we were there 2 weekends ago and cursing the football because we can never park in front on her house when it is on ha ha. Ann B#50

You are so neat and tidy ...beautiful images ...it will be an amazing card. Sorry to hear you continually suffer with pain ...makes me feel I shouldn't complain ...but pain really gets one down and so tired. Take care of yourself.xx

I like a girl who shows it how it is - we all have messy desks occasionally! Boo to the idiots who started the fire, there are such plonkers in the world. You'll be in bed early tonight after such a rude awakening...Hugs, LLJ #58 xx

Your desk looks really organised, but that's mine too. I can't work with a lot of mess around me. Love the stamps you've used for your fathers card. Look foreward to see when it's finished. Thanks for visiting me and happy WOYWW. Bye, Franka

Well, if you *do* stick with the idea, I'd love to see how it turns out. And there's nothing wrong with being neat. I too struggle with making an "interesting" desk with mess cos I'm so used to order.Happy WOYWW! Aeryn (#37)

Lovely stamped images! I always tidy up with the idea that I will craft in an organised fashion, as you do, but it never turns out like that! glad your collecting some jars for your buttons, much better to save your money for crafty stash than storage :o) x

What a nice organized desk! Love that!! I try to work that way as well, but sometimes it gets a bit out of control :) I've only stamped on acetate a few times, yours looks fantastic! Glad no one was hurt in the fire.

Looks so organized and pretty - thanks for visiting. Interesting to see all your hair and skin photoes of the cute Magnolia stamps - have a few too - however some of the numbers you use are completely new to me - Hopefully they will reach Denmark later this year. =0)

pretty cool stamps, i'm sure your dad will love the card. i collect buttons, to use in my collage. i'm always looking for something old, or unique. some times at flea markets i can get a sandwich bag for cheap.

Trouble with the overlay is that you have to fix it such an exact position. But don't worry, if you decide against it, your darling Dad won't know and still love the card! Made me smile that you worked so hard to resist throwing away the tissue..are we starting to rub off!!

Hi Zoe,Thanks for following on my blog. I see from your pictures that you are using copic markers. I just got my first couple this past year. I friend brought them to me in Ukraine. I'm in the states now so I thought I'd pick up a few more. I think they would be perfect for stamping. I do more mixed-media, but planning to play with the stamps more.Blessings on your day,Coleen

That is a lovely set of stamps. I have several of Sheena's stamps, but don't use them as much as I would like. I never seem to have enough time. Thank you for your visit and your kind comments. Hope you don't get woken up to such a frightening sight again, and that they find the morons who did it. xx Maggie #89

Such a tidy desk! Huh I wish mine could stay like that! The only messy thing is the baby wipe which you left there on purpose!!!!!??? Oh well some of us are messy some of us are tidy - but that is the fun of WOYWW! I think putting buttons in chutney jars is a great idea - as you say recycling!Hugs,Cardarian

Love those images you are using, can't wait to see the end result.We once had a car fire - it was horrendous, outside our garage (a stolen car) so I am sure it was a worry when you saw it.Thanks for your visit - am late this week (jet lag and just got back Wednesday) - Hugs, Neet xx

You can be forgiven for being a bit bleary eyed after such an eventful night. I hope things have been quieter for you.You have lots of lovely goodies on your desk there. I recognise those lovely stamps and have had a peek at the finished result, it's stunning card. Your Dad will love it I'm sure. I keep meaning to have a play with the flowers over the scene stamps but there are never enough hours in the day. Maybe I will make that my job for the weekend.Thank you for your lovely comments. You have a lovely blog. I've had a nosey round and become a follower.Hugs Lisax #112

Sorry I'm a little late popping in!! Thanks for stopping by my blog!! You're desk is so tidy, I just work in a complete mess but I'm trying to change that! Love the finished card on your next post!! Sarah #114

Hi Zo, that was one frightening early morning experience and a bit of a disaster for the car owner too. I always have wet wipes and kitchen roll to hand too - doesn't Stazon make such a mess! I'm enjoying watching the build up of your button stash too. Smells lovely though :) Hope your card for your dad turned out okay in the end. Thanks for popping in and leaving a comment - it's much appreciated. Hope you have a lovely weekend. Elizabeth x #2

Hello what a n organised and tidy desk you have. Have seen the cards above for your dad they are lovely especially like the cottage with the popies in the foregroun. orry I am so late visiting you it's been one of those weeks. Thanks for visiting me. Anne x

Your desk is pristeen and the artwork looks like it is going to make a very special card indeed!! Buttons.. mine are in a box or two but glass jars would work so much better as you could then have their prettiness too!

Love you desk - nice to see another organised crafter - I dont manage to get round everyone as I work 12 hour shifts and when I tried i didnt have time to craft lol - - sorry I'm so late visiting had PC issues :(

Hope you show us the finished card this week! I stamped on acetate too the other day, and i ended up using paint to colour the image - painting from the back side of the acetate...you kind of have to think backwards tho, cos the colour you paint first shows the most. i really like the end result!

I had a look at this and a couple of newer posts being as i am so late in the day (week)!

At the side of me - your desk is considerably tidier and more organised, putting me to shame lol... I see you have the rock-a-blocks... these are such a brilliant invention - the best thing I bought to stamp with otherwise I would never be able to get a good crisp image as I can't grip a square acrylic block.I have only a couple of sets of spectrum noirs, I bought the neutrals - but stopped there because I prefer promarkers.

oho I was sooo sure I called in last week! (must have forgot to press the button!! Tidy crafty space you have! I can never get on with those rocka blocks, I always seem to get an inked line where there's that ridge. Sorry I'm soo late! HaPpY VeRy LaTe WoYww ((Lyn))

About Me

My name's Zoe, I'm 41 and I live in Somerset. I'm a reader, a writer and a crafter. Anything creative really interests me. I also support Bristol Rovers. I have Scoliosis, Ehlers-Danlos Hypermobility Syndrome, POTS & Fibromyalgia. But most importantly I'm a mum, the best job in the world. I'm lucky enough to have a wonderful son to be very proud of!